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WJ57 HLX

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

202,308 mi
Last recorded202,308 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ57 HLX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 202,308 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2022 202,308 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 202,203 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 188,542 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 188,542 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 178,360 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 178,360 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 168,349 miles

rear wiper not working

Fail 21 Jun 2018 168,348 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear wiper not working

Pass 14 Oct 2016 166,670 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 166,670 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 152,051 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 152,045 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 132,756 miles

noise at n/s/r wheel

Pass 5 Nov 2013 113,489 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 88,805 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 64,597 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 43,899 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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WJ57 HLX is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2007 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 101,206 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ57 HLX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 19 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WJ57 HLX is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 November 2007.

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